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One physician who works at Ascension and spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of repercussions advised patients who are critically ill or who have chronic illnesses that require detailed follow-up to avoid Ascension locations until the crisis is over.
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Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
Some people trying to lose weight, like Jess, feel conflicted, both glad that society is taking a hard look at diet culture while also hesitant to say anything positive about weight loss for fear of being accused of fatphobia.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 8 May 2024
Officials said some emergency response protocols were being revised in order to protect rescuers, but declined to give details for fear of aiding Russia.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
This means the businesses that contribute to high cholesterol (fast foods, snacks, red meat, etc.) have a keen interest in not lowering the standard for fear of triggering a reduction of consumption of these products.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
That includes Meighen Lovelace, a rural Colorado resident who asked KFF Health News not to disclose their hometown for fear of attracting unwanted attention from local officials.
—Kristin Jones, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
At the same time, seniors are afraid to complain for fear of repercussions, speakers said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
The phenomenon refers to homeowners refusing to sell for fear of losing their low mortgage rates.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The proposal followed a subsequent analysis conducted by a board committee consisting initially of two directors, until one, Musk business associate Joe Gebbia, dropped out for fear of not being considered sufficiently independent.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
Some people trying to lose weight, like Jess, feel conflicted, both glad that society is taking a hard look at diet culture while also hesitant to say anything positive about weight loss for fear of being accused of fatphobia.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 8 May 2024
Officials said some emergency response protocols were being revised in order to protect rescuers, but declined to give details for fear of aiding Russia.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
This means the businesses that contribute to high cholesterol (fast foods, snacks, red meat, etc.) have a keen interest in not lowering the standard for fear of triggering a reduction of consumption of these products.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
That includes Meighen Lovelace, a rural Colorado resident who asked KFF Health News not to disclose their hometown for fear of attracting unwanted attention from local officials.
—Kristin Jones, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
At the same time, seniors are afraid to complain for fear of repercussions, speakers said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
The phenomenon refers to homeowners refusing to sell for fear of losing their low mortgage rates.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024
The proposal followed a subsequent analysis conducted by a board committee consisting initially of two directors, until one, Musk business associate Joe Gebbia, dropped out for fear of not being considered sufficiently independent.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
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“For fear of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20fear%20of. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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